Chocolate Fountains Add Sweetness To Wedding Receptions
There's so much that goes in to planning a wedding reception. Choosing the venue, the menu, the music, the cake... it's all enough to make a bride-to-be go crazy.
If you've been toying around with ideas for food but haven't gotten anywhere, why not consider having a chocolate fountain at your reception? Chocolate fountains have grown in popularity over the past few years, and they're showing up at all kinds of events from bridal showers and wedding receptions to corporate events. It's an attractive addition to just about any special event.
With a spread of fruit and other dipping foods to go with it, it would be a place for your guests to gather other than the bar, and it would be a nice contrast to other finger foods. When they're running, chocolate fountains look like liquid chocolate sculptures, which make them like edible centerpieces. Plus, they're fun, relatively easy, and will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
If you like the idea of having a chocolate fountain at your reception, here are a few ideas of what you can do with it.
Guess what: you can do it yourself
You may be looking at your wedding budget and wincing at the cost of hiring a chocolate fountain company for your reception. Fear not. Like most things with weddings, you can save yourself a lot of money if you do it yourself instead of farming it out.
You can find chocolate fondue fountains for sale online at sites like LiquidationConnect.com, and you can find the chocolate to melt inside them the same way. Look for chocolate with a minimum of 34 percent cocoa butter to make sure that it will run smoothly in the fountain.
If you're worried about spills and such, ask a friend to watch the fountain for you. That way you'll have somebody you trust over there, and you'll be able to enjoy your receptions without worries.
Appetizer or dessert?
Chocolate fountains can work as an appetizer or a dessert, so your decision on when to do it depends on what kind of food you're having at your reception. If you have lots of heavy hors d'oeuvres at the beginning of your reception, you might want to save the fountain for the end. If you've got relatively light finger foods, then you can use your fountain at the same time.
What to dip?
The wonderful thing about chocolate is that you can dip just about anything in it. Well, you may want to avoid tortilla chips, but anything that typically tastes good with chocolate, you can serve with your chocolate fountain.
Fruits like strawberries, bananas, pineapples and kiwi, or snacks like cookies, pretzels and marshmallows are all good ideas. Steer clear of juicy fruits like watermelon, or soft things like cake, which may crumble when dipped and ruin the flow of the fountain.
Get thee to a chocolate fountain!
You don't have to break the bank to have an elegant, tasty chocolate fountain at your wedding reception. With a little planning ahead, you can do it yourself and have that little extra sweetness on your special day. No doubt, friends and family will be gushing over it for months and years afterward.
About the Author: Darin Brin is the author of LiquidationConnect.com, which provides consumers with fun, unique, affordable gift items. If you want a chocolate fountain at your reception, we have a wide selection to fit just what you need. To see our complete line of chocolate fondue fountains, visit www.LiquidationConnect.com today.
If you've been toying around with ideas for food but haven't gotten anywhere, why not consider having a chocolate fountain at your reception? Chocolate fountains have grown in popularity over the past few years, and they're showing up at all kinds of events from bridal showers and wedding receptions to corporate events. It's an attractive addition to just about any special event.
With a spread of fruit and other dipping foods to go with it, it would be a place for your guests to gather other than the bar, and it would be a nice contrast to other finger foods. When they're running, chocolate fountains look like liquid chocolate sculptures, which make them like edible centerpieces. Plus, they're fun, relatively easy, and will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
If you like the idea of having a chocolate fountain at your reception, here are a few ideas of what you can do with it.
Guess what: you can do it yourself
You may be looking at your wedding budget and wincing at the cost of hiring a chocolate fountain company for your reception. Fear not. Like most things with weddings, you can save yourself a lot of money if you do it yourself instead of farming it out.
You can find chocolate fondue fountains for sale online at sites like LiquidationConnect.com, and you can find the chocolate to melt inside them the same way. Look for chocolate with a minimum of 34 percent cocoa butter to make sure that it will run smoothly in the fountain.
If you're worried about spills and such, ask a friend to watch the fountain for you. That way you'll have somebody you trust over there, and you'll be able to enjoy your receptions without worries.
Appetizer or dessert?
Chocolate fountains can work as an appetizer or a dessert, so your decision on when to do it depends on what kind of food you're having at your reception. If you have lots of heavy hors d'oeuvres at the beginning of your reception, you might want to save the fountain for the end. If you've got relatively light finger foods, then you can use your fountain at the same time.
What to dip?
The wonderful thing about chocolate is that you can dip just about anything in it. Well, you may want to avoid tortilla chips, but anything that typically tastes good with chocolate, you can serve with your chocolate fountain.
Fruits like strawberries, bananas, pineapples and kiwi, or snacks like cookies, pretzels and marshmallows are all good ideas. Steer clear of juicy fruits like watermelon, or soft things like cake, which may crumble when dipped and ruin the flow of the fountain.
Get thee to a chocolate fountain!
You don't have to break the bank to have an elegant, tasty chocolate fountain at your wedding reception. With a little planning ahead, you can do it yourself and have that little extra sweetness on your special day. No doubt, friends and family will be gushing over it for months and years afterward.
About the Author: Darin Brin is the author of LiquidationConnect.com, which provides consumers with fun, unique, affordable gift items. If you want a chocolate fountain at your reception, we have a wide selection to fit just what you need. To see our complete line of chocolate fondue fountains, visit www.LiquidationConnect.com today.
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Elegant Wine Wedding Favors
Wine is something that has been around forever, it is in so many stories from different cultures and traditions that it really carries a deep history. That history is filled with joy, merriment, and celebration. Wine is truly an essential part of any momentous occasion or special moment that you want to remember forever. The best part is that wine carries an air of sophistication. Fine wines are considered classy and are associated with wealth and high prices. So if you want to impress all of your guests you can use different kinds of items and decorations associated with wine in order to bring in that really nice sense of sophistication and class.
Practical wedding favors are really appreciated by your guests because they can use them in their own home and each time they use them they will think about the great time that they had at your wedding and all the memories that they made there. There are a lot of different favors and accessories that have to do with wine that you can incorporate into your decorations and your wedding theme. You can find all of these different things online so that you can pick out exactly what you consider to be perfect for your party.
However, it is important to remember that you also have to keep your guests in mind and focus on what they will really like to get as a wedding favor. They will love you and appreciate your wedding reception if you get them something that they can use or display in their own home and tell stories about your amazing party. So basically, the way to make everyone remember your wedding reception is to wow them with your themes and decorations and to give them everything that they will want in order to thank them for celebrating this special day with you. Here are a couple examples of the different items you can try out that have to do with wine and sophistication. You can find all of these online and have them shipped right to wherever you need them to be.
Chrome Heart Corkscrew:
This will be a useful wedding favor for all of your guests because next time they have to open up a bottle of wine or champagne for a celebration they can just pull out this corkscrew and it will be no problem for them. The silver chrome is really dazzling and adds even more sophistication to the item. The heart at the top of the corkscrew makes it more attractive and adds the sense of romance to the whole evening.
Sea Shell Bottle Opener:
This will go great with a beach or summer themed wedding reception. All of your guests will be amazed by this great find and all the things that it goes along with - like your color scheme, your theme, and your sophisticated personality. There is also a thank you tag where you can write a personal message to make this even more meaningful for all of your guests.
About the Author: Joe Palladino is the owner of "Her Wedding Favors" and offers fine wedding favors and unique bridal shower favors. All of his products are discounted, high-quality cheap wedding favors.
Practical wedding favors are really appreciated by your guests because they can use them in their own home and each time they use them they will think about the great time that they had at your wedding and all the memories that they made there. There are a lot of different favors and accessories that have to do with wine that you can incorporate into your decorations and your wedding theme. You can find all of these different things online so that you can pick out exactly what you consider to be perfect for your party.
However, it is important to remember that you also have to keep your guests in mind and focus on what they will really like to get as a wedding favor. They will love you and appreciate your wedding reception if you get them something that they can use or display in their own home and tell stories about your amazing party. So basically, the way to make everyone remember your wedding reception is to wow them with your themes and decorations and to give them everything that they will want in order to thank them for celebrating this special day with you. Here are a couple examples of the different items you can try out that have to do with wine and sophistication. You can find all of these online and have them shipped right to wherever you need them to be.
Chrome Heart Corkscrew:
This will be a useful wedding favor for all of your guests because next time they have to open up a bottle of wine or champagne for a celebration they can just pull out this corkscrew and it will be no problem for them. The silver chrome is really dazzling and adds even more sophistication to the item. The heart at the top of the corkscrew makes it more attractive and adds the sense of romance to the whole evening.
Sea Shell Bottle Opener:
This will go great with a beach or summer themed wedding reception. All of your guests will be amazed by this great find and all the things that it goes along with - like your color scheme, your theme, and your sophisticated personality. There is also a thank you tag where you can write a personal message to make this even more meaningful for all of your guests.
About the Author: Joe Palladino is the owner of "Her Wedding Favors" and offers fine wedding favors and unique bridal shower favors. All of his products are discounted, high-quality cheap wedding favors.
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How To Prepare A Wedding Cake
Preparing a memorable wedding cake can be an arduous, stressful, & high cost process if you don't know how to prepare it. Don't spend too much more on your wedding cake. There are some things to be aware of when purchasing a wedding cake:
The Wedding Theme
A professional baker will discuss with you first about your wedding theme to make sure that his work match to your wedding theme. May be he will ask many things that related to your wedding theme, from color nuance, bouquet, decoration, till your wedding dress.
Wedding Budget
If you plan the wedding on a limited budget you should tell your baker honestly on how much your budget for a wedding cake. An experienced baker can change small thing to be special thing using accessories that are suitable for you wedding theme.
See Their Portfolio
When considering the cake design, you have to see their portfolio. Make sure their portfolio has an aesthetic character that you want. Don't get fixated with their big name. Sometimes big name can cause low in customer satisfaction. Intuitively they can think that your order is not worth, and the result may be unsuitable for you.
Taste the Cake
First Choose the flavor suitable for you & your guests. Taste cake first before you buy it. If there is any something that not suitable for you, you can discuss it with the baker. Consider on consistency in taste. Too much variation of taste will influence the entire of cake even wedding atmosphere. So, make sure that the taste is a part of & strengthening the whole wedding theme. You would rather see another cake designer if they don't let you taste cake.
Fresh Flowers or Gum Paste Flowers
If you want to put fresh flowers on the cake, assure that the flowers are free from pesticide. Gum paste flowers that made with dough of gum paste commonly are more expensive than real flowers. Be sides shape has to resemble with the original's shape, the dough composed of a lot of materials such as glycerin, gum Arabic, and icing sugar.
Fondant or Butter Cream
Cake Fondant (candy) shape may be look interesting, especially with attractive colors. But may be it is not as nice as its appearance. Whereas butter cream, hmmm yummy, but can melt easily. If it is the problem, just compromise. You can put butter cream layer under the fondant.
Order & Shipping
Order the cake early, because it need effort & enough time to design a memorable & gorgeous wedding cake. A cake designer needs enough time because they won't disappoint you. Remember, some people come to your cake designer, not only you. Others couples maybe have ordered their wedding cake before your order. You should order your cake at least 3-6 months before your wedding day for best result. Order early but ship as soon as possible. If you buy a firm baked cake like unfrosted cake, it's easy to ship. But, iIf you buy a perishable cake such as chocolate, soft meats, & cheesecake, it will require refrigeration on shipping. Assure that the car which ship your cake has full air conditioning to prevent the cake from melted away on the way. And assure that you have told your cake designer/baker about your wedding schedule & the address completely.
Author: Adi Marsudi
The Wedding Theme
A professional baker will discuss with you first about your wedding theme to make sure that his work match to your wedding theme. May be he will ask many things that related to your wedding theme, from color nuance, bouquet, decoration, till your wedding dress.
Wedding Budget
If you plan the wedding on a limited budget you should tell your baker honestly on how much your budget for a wedding cake. An experienced baker can change small thing to be special thing using accessories that are suitable for you wedding theme.
See Their Portfolio
When considering the cake design, you have to see their portfolio. Make sure their portfolio has an aesthetic character that you want. Don't get fixated with their big name. Sometimes big name can cause low in customer satisfaction. Intuitively they can think that your order is not worth, and the result may be unsuitable for you.
Taste the Cake
First Choose the flavor suitable for you & your guests. Taste cake first before you buy it. If there is any something that not suitable for you, you can discuss it with the baker. Consider on consistency in taste. Too much variation of taste will influence the entire of cake even wedding atmosphere. So, make sure that the taste is a part of & strengthening the whole wedding theme. You would rather see another cake designer if they don't let you taste cake.
Fresh Flowers or Gum Paste Flowers
If you want to put fresh flowers on the cake, assure that the flowers are free from pesticide. Gum paste flowers that made with dough of gum paste commonly are more expensive than real flowers. Be sides shape has to resemble with the original's shape, the dough composed of a lot of materials such as glycerin, gum Arabic, and icing sugar.
Fondant or Butter Cream
Cake Fondant (candy) shape may be look interesting, especially with attractive colors. But may be it is not as nice as its appearance. Whereas butter cream, hmmm yummy, but can melt easily. If it is the problem, just compromise. You can put butter cream layer under the fondant.
Order & Shipping
Order the cake early, because it need effort & enough time to design a memorable & gorgeous wedding cake. A cake designer needs enough time because they won't disappoint you. Remember, some people come to your cake designer, not only you. Others couples maybe have ordered their wedding cake before your order. You should order your cake at least 3-6 months before your wedding day for best result. Order early but ship as soon as possible. If you buy a firm baked cake like unfrosted cake, it's easy to ship. But, iIf you buy a perishable cake such as chocolate, soft meats, & cheesecake, it will require refrigeration on shipping. Assure that the car which ship your cake has full air conditioning to prevent the cake from melted away on the way. And assure that you have told your cake designer/baker about your wedding schedule & the address completely.
Author: Adi Marsudi
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Best Song To Play At A Wedding Reception
Selecting songs is yet another great challenge to the bride and groom. There is nothing like best songs or best music. If the guests had greatest of fun to the songs and music you played it can be the best song. Having said so, make sure of what songs need to be played at different times of their wedding reception. To this they need to do some homework and finalize as early as possible. As a rule of the thumb you need to make the older guests as well as the younger ones enjoy for your songs and music. Plan with your DJ, keeping in mind, this point. Mix old classic jazz melodies with the John Mayer or Jimmy Buffet.
First of all, split the occasion into different times, the entrance song, song for bride and groom's first dance, song for bride and her father's dance, groom and his mother's dance, and lastly, the bridal party.
For the first dance of bride and groom, let their favorite song be played, or at least choose a song that would mean a lot to both of them. "In My Life" by the Beatles can be one or Louis Armstrong's "My One and Only Love" or "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill or Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson can be good song ideas for this moment.
For the bride and her father's dance the very popular song is "Daddy's Little Girl". The song has become almost a regular and many weddings stick to this. It's a big hit for the occasion.
It is also a good idea to play the song "We are family" when the entire bridal party start dancing.
For the cocktail hour, upbeat music is usually followed, to see that the guests are entertained as well as don't feel sleepy while waiting for food. Go for Glenn Miller collection of songs or even a Dean Martin would be good choice.
At dinner play old classics in between Jimmy Buffet's or Frank Sinatra's. Post dinner is the dance hour and songs, which should be for everyone and let them be high gear musical hits
Sit with your DJ and write down a plan of your songs. Let your persona be reflected in the choice of songs. At the same time give freedom to your DJ. Anticipate a redundancy and stay prepared for it. Have the collection of CDs well in advance. Play your collection of songs and you will never run out of party mood and fun.
About the Author: Visit Yolanda Nash at www.yolandasweddingfavors.com for a variety of wedding gifts and unique wedding favors.
First of all, split the occasion into different times, the entrance song, song for bride and groom's first dance, song for bride and her father's dance, groom and his mother's dance, and lastly, the bridal party.
For the first dance of bride and groom, let their favorite song be played, or at least choose a song that would mean a lot to both of them. "In My Life" by the Beatles can be one or Louis Armstrong's "My One and Only Love" or "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill or Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson can be good song ideas for this moment.
For the bride and her father's dance the very popular song is "Daddy's Little Girl". The song has become almost a regular and many weddings stick to this. It's a big hit for the occasion.
It is also a good idea to play the song "We are family" when the entire bridal party start dancing.
For the cocktail hour, upbeat music is usually followed, to see that the guests are entertained as well as don't feel sleepy while waiting for food. Go for Glenn Miller collection of songs or even a Dean Martin would be good choice.
At dinner play old classics in between Jimmy Buffet's or Frank Sinatra's. Post dinner is the dance hour and songs, which should be for everyone and let them be high gear musical hits
Sit with your DJ and write down a plan of your songs. Let your persona be reflected in the choice of songs. At the same time give freedom to your DJ. Anticipate a redundancy and stay prepared for it. Have the collection of CDs well in advance. Play your collection of songs and you will never run out of party mood and fun.
About the Author: Visit Yolanda Nash at www.yolandasweddingfavors.com for a variety of wedding gifts and unique wedding favors.
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Tips for Planning a Great Wedding Ceremony
Planning a wedding ceremony is one of the most exciting things any person can do, but it can also be one of the most nerve wracking and stressful times of their life.
Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of planning a wedding knows just how difficult and time consuming it can be, and it is important to give this vital job the time and consideration it deserves.
A great wedding doesn't just happen; indeed a memorable ceremony is the result of hundreds of hours of careful planning, and it is important to start as early as possible.
When To Start Planning
Many wedding planners recommend that brides to be start planning for ceremony as the question has been popped.
Choosing a date can be a job in itself, and it is important to schedule that wedding date as far in advance as possible.
Planning as far ahead as possible will help to ensure that the church and reception hall will be available for the wedding day, and it will give all the guests and members of the wedding party plenty of time to prepare as well.
Using A Wedding Checklist
After the date has been set it is time to start planning the ceremony in earnest. One of the best places to start is with a well thought out ceremony checklist.
This checklist can be used to determine all those large and small details that will need to be worked out. From the perfect dress to the freshest flowers, there are plenty of details to be worked out when planning a wedding. A checklist can make the process a lot easier and much less stressful.
A Checklist Will Make Things Easier
Having a wedding ceremony checklist in hand will also make it easier to work with caterers, wedding dress designers, florists, photographers and other wedding professionals.
A written checklist is a great way to ensure that everything has been taken care of and a great way to avoid misunderstandings with vendors. Preparing a checklist will help ensure that everything gets done on time and that the wedding ceremony is the event of a lifetime.
About the Author: Shaunta Pleasant is a professional writer and editor on wedding topics. Visit my site to learn more about planning the perfect wedding at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/wedding_ceremony.html To download our wedding Planning checklist at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/wedding-planning-checklist-ebook.html
Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of planning a wedding knows just how difficult and time consuming it can be, and it is important to give this vital job the time and consideration it deserves.
A great wedding doesn't just happen; indeed a memorable ceremony is the result of hundreds of hours of careful planning, and it is important to start as early as possible.
When To Start Planning
Many wedding planners recommend that brides to be start planning for ceremony as the question has been popped.
Choosing a date can be a job in itself, and it is important to schedule that wedding date as far in advance as possible.
Planning as far ahead as possible will help to ensure that the church and reception hall will be available for the wedding day, and it will give all the guests and members of the wedding party plenty of time to prepare as well.
Using A Wedding Checklist
After the date has been set it is time to start planning the ceremony in earnest. One of the best places to start is with a well thought out ceremony checklist.
This checklist can be used to determine all those large and small details that will need to be worked out. From the perfect dress to the freshest flowers, there are plenty of details to be worked out when planning a wedding. A checklist can make the process a lot easier and much less stressful.
A Checklist Will Make Things Easier
Having a wedding ceremony checklist in hand will also make it easier to work with caterers, wedding dress designers, florists, photographers and other wedding professionals.
A written checklist is a great way to ensure that everything has been taken care of and a great way to avoid misunderstandings with vendors. Preparing a checklist will help ensure that everything gets done on time and that the wedding ceremony is the event of a lifetime.
About the Author: Shaunta Pleasant is a professional writer and editor on wedding topics. Visit my site to learn more about planning the perfect wedding at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/wedding_ceremony.html To download our wedding Planning checklist at http://www.best-wedding-plan.com/wedding-planning-checklist-ebook.html
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Personalized Gourmet Cappuccino Wedding Favors
Coffee is one of the world's most consumed beverages, and according to Professorshouse, coffee is the most consumed caffeinated beverage in the United States with over eighty percent of Americans drinking coffee. While these statistics may be staggering, it is no surprise to us in the wedding industry where coffee and cappuccino wedding favors are some of the bestselling favors over the past five years.
If you are looking to give a upscale, edible (i.e.- consumable) favor and you love coffee, why not purchase personalized cappuccino wedding favors? Available in over eighty different designs, one is sure to fit your wedding colors or theme. The newest designs available for cappuccino favors are the monogrammed collection: a selection of trendy colors in beautiful monogram patterns.
Cappuccino wedding favors come in sealed high gloss pouches, with matching high gloss labels attached to the front of the pouches. Each label is customizable with your names and wedding date or your new monogram. The pouches come with nutrition information and instructions on the back. Each pack is good for one serving of velvety-smooth, creamy mocha cappuccino, so plan on giving each guest at least one pack of cappuccino.
If you would like to really indulge your guests and send them off in a big way, why not include a personalized wedding mug and place a pack of cappuccino inside? Or perhaps make little favor bags up with a cappuccino favor for each guest and pair it with a pack of personalized coffee so they can enjoy a late night and a morning after caffeine boost?
About the Author: Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Wedding Favors, which carries over 80 different designs for personalized cappuccino wedding favors. Visit them on the web and check out their large supply of wedding favors, themed favors, invitations, and wedding accessories.
If you are looking to give a upscale, edible (i.e.- consumable) favor and you love coffee, why not purchase personalized cappuccino wedding favors? Available in over eighty different designs, one is sure to fit your wedding colors or theme. The newest designs available for cappuccino favors are the monogrammed collection: a selection of trendy colors in beautiful monogram patterns.
Cappuccino wedding favors come in sealed high gloss pouches, with matching high gloss labels attached to the front of the pouches. Each label is customizable with your names and wedding date or your new monogram. The pouches come with nutrition information and instructions on the back. Each pack is good for one serving of velvety-smooth, creamy mocha cappuccino, so plan on giving each guest at least one pack of cappuccino.
If you would like to really indulge your guests and send them off in a big way, why not include a personalized wedding mug and place a pack of cappuccino inside? Or perhaps make little favor bags up with a cappuccino favor for each guest and pair it with a pack of personalized coffee so they can enjoy a late night and a morning after caffeine boost?
About the Author: Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Wedding Favors, which carries over 80 different designs for personalized cappuccino wedding favors. Visit them on the web and check out their large supply of wedding favors, themed favors, invitations, and wedding accessories.
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